Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond Campus seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to oversee private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI/CFII/MEI certifications within the collegiate Part 141 program. The role administers flight operation oversight and FAA paperwork, requiring a strong FAR knowledge and a 2nd class medical certificate.

The position demands a bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, and active CFI, CFII, and MEI credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of directly related experience.
• CFI, CFII and MEI required, FAR Part 141 knowledge, 2nd class medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist EKU Aviation flight training activities as directed.
• Monitor FARs compliance in training and supervision of instructors.
• Provide leadership and guidance for flight instructors.
• Collect feedback to review and update the flight training program and materials.
• Assist scheduling and dispatch activities for flight students, instructors, and aircraft.
• Support office functions and other duties as assigned.

Skills

CFI

CFII

MEI

FAR Part 141

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Tim Holt

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in overseeing Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in the administration and oversight of flight operation and flight course portions of the aviation program. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141 and will assist with all FAA related paperwork and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Two years of directly related experience.

Licensure & Certifications: - Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI - Requirements of FAR Part 141 for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Possesses and can maintain a 2nd class medical certificate

Job Duties

• 40% - Assists as directed with all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - ()
• 30% - Monitors compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - ()
• 10% - Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - ()
• 10% - Collects feedback to be used to review and update the flight training program and training materials. - ()
• 5% - Assists as directed with scheduling and dispatch activities related to flight students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training. - ()
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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